What is the difference between a
Kenwood 590s and a 590sg –
besides $3000.00?
@JOHN_GUSTAFSON Here is today’s price: GigaParts TS-590SG
per Kenwood Product Overview - “the TS-590S HF transceiver - pushing performance and technology to its utmost limit, with the receiver configured to capitalize on roofing filter performance and IF AGC controlled through advanced DSP technology.
Enter the TS-590SG.A new generation of high performance transceiver, with the type of high level response to meet DX’ers needs.
Incremental changes help performance and function to evolve.
■An even higher performance receiver with superior adjacent dynamic range.
■Advanced AGC control through digital signal processing from the IF stage.
■Highly reliable TX outputs high-quality TX signal.
■New morse code decoder. Scroll display on 13-segment display unit.
Characters shown in dedicated window on ARCP-590G.
■MULTI/CH knob (with push-switch) and RIT/XIT/CL key also configurable in
addition to existing PF A and PF B programmable functions.
■New Split function (TS-990S-style) enabling quick configuration added in addition to existing Split setting.
■Transceiver equalizer configurable by mode.
■FIL A/B configurable independently with VFO A/B (convenient during Split operation).
■Front or rear PTT selectable for Data PTT.
■Switching from HI CUT/LO CUT to WIDTH/SHIFT possible for reception bandwidth changing in SSB mode.
■DRV connector switchable to antenna output function(convenient when connecting to external receiver).
■Large display with superior visibility.
LED backlight color tone configurable in 10 steps from amber to green.
■Speech processor independently configurable for microphone transmission and voice message transmission.
■20-step expansion of settings range including TX monitor and CW side tone, etc.
■Operation when pressed now added to existing toggle operation for TX tuning function.
Thank you for your interest!
That is very interesting, but the
590sg lists at $1495(newer)
and the 590s
lists at $4195(older)
seems strange, bit they look like
they are nice radios.
Just curious….John
@JOHN_GUSTAFSON did you perhaps mean the difference between the TS-590SG and the TS-890S?
https://www.gigaparts.com/kenwood-ts-890s.html
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The main differences are that the TS-890S is a more advanced, higher-end transceiver with a large color touchscreen and two receivers, making it ideal for contesting and DXing.
The TS-590SG is a more compact and value-oriented model with a traditional knob-and-button interface, but still offers exceptional performance, especially in its receiver section.
TS-890S
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Display: Features a large 7-inch TFT color display, which serves as a central control point for operations and displays helpful information like the filter scope.
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Receivers: Includes a true dual-receiver system, which is a significant advantage for challenging operating conditions like contesting and DXing.
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Advanced Features: Designed with a focus on user interface, and includes features like a built-in DVI output to display the scope on an external monitor.
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Physical Design: Larger than the TS-590SG, and prioritizes an advanced user interface with a touchscreen.
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Price and positioning: A flagship model, positioned as a higher-end transceiver.
TS-590SG
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Display: Has a smaller, traditional display without a touchscreen.
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Receivers: Features a single, but high-performance, receiver. The receiver section is known to be exceptionally clean and powerful.
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Advanced Features: Does not have some of the advanced features of the TS-890S, but still includes a built-in speech processor, a built-in automatic antenna tuner, and USB connectivity for CAT control and audio.
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Physical Design: More compact, with a more traditional layout of physical knobs and buttons, which some users prefer for its simplicity and ease of use.
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Price and positioning: A mid-range transceiver, known for providing excellent value and performance at its price point.
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